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"I work hard at being a volunteer fireman. It's not for the money. But, I also know that if the other firemen were being paid then I would want the same."

Actually, other firemen ARE paid. There are full time firemen who get paid and yet you still work for free. Isn't this analogous to your programming points? You DO get compensated but not in monetary terms.
Posted by: bportlock   Posted on: 02/02/07 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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A serious question...  No_Ax_to_Grind | 02/01/07
Don't worry, the best programmers are well paid.  DonnieBoy | 02/01/07
Hmmm, so if i understand you...  No_Ax_to_Grind | 02/01/07
So, everybody that donates time is stupid? Most people enjoy  DonnieBoy | 02/02/07
Also, it is more that the average customer gets lower prices than  DonnieBoy | 02/01/07
I have not seen that.  No_Ax_to_Grind | 02/01/07
IBM can not charge a premium for AIX? Goes to show you that Open Source is  DonnieBoy | 02/02/07
Serious? From you???  bportlock | 02/01/07
I'll forget the insults and respond.  No_Ax_to_Grind | 02/01/07
Apples and Oranges  bportlock | 02/02/07
Firemen  bportlock | 02/02/07
You may hate a system that works so well. Yes, a lot of smart companies are  DonnieBoy | 02/02/07
Monetizing Freedom Kills Slavery Proceeds  bcroner | 02/02/07

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